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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 392.04 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 392.04 and 107.28 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 392.04 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/392.04 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 392.04 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 42,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059.52/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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